Starting volume sets the volume of the starting approach tone. We recommend setting this to a level that the average person you’ll be testing can comfortably and easily hear. The default setting is 60 dB HL.
You have three choices in starting volume:
- 60 dB HL, recommended for:
- Testing participants in a low to medium noise level environment; or
- Testing those who are likely to have normal hearing or mild hearing loss.
- 70 dB HL, recommended for:
- Testing participants in a medium noise level environment; or
- Testing those who are likely to have mild to moderate hearing loss.
- 80 dB HL, recommended for:
- Testing participants in a high noise level environment; or
- Testing those who are likely to have moderate to severe hearing loss.
- When you have finished selecting your starting volume, click Continue.